18 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
1
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With the American army in France March 18. The article argues that past German offensives were widely foreshadowed yet failed, noting five major campaigns and other operations. It says Germany may delay a west front drive hoping for a peace spark, while American officers hope to help repulse it.
Col J C Miller Oklahoma rancher says Willard Fulton title bout July 4 near arrangement finish. Miller reports Willard will take a percentage while Fulton gets 290000 guaranteed plus 5000 side bet outcomes. Dempsey is not considered. Curley’s influence noted.
Macon Georgia March 18 Derrill Pratt signed George Mogridge satisfied with terms and Ping Bodie due to arrive today. The Yankees are ready for a week of hard plugging with manager Huggins announcing two hard sessions each day from now on.
The sub treasury lost 117000 dollars to the banks on Saturday, cutting the cash net gain since Friday to 172000 dollars. The report from New York dated March 18 notes the weekly movement in cash balances and bank interactions.
War writer H G Wales reports American troops facing heavy bombardments, gas, and long-range fire in three front sectors north of Toul east of Luneville and at Chemin des Dames. He notes American marksmanship, patrols probing no man’s land, and German munitions strain as Bavarians retreat under pressure.
Copenhagen reports the German advance along the Black Sea coast in southern Ukraine. Nikolaiev has fallen, with Germans moving toward Kher SOFF, seizing vast grain stores and shipyards. The Russian Black Sea fleet retreated to Sevastopol, while Ottoman gains include rich soil seizures. A Berlin Odessa rail link exists, and grain shipments may route through the Black Sea and Danube.
Washington March 18 Royal decree tightens control of Sweden’s textiles by requisitioning all cotton yarn in skeins balls or on spools with small retail quantities excluded for embroidery crochet yarn and similar items. Ira N Morris American minister at Stockholm reports price ceilings on cotton yarns and a separate decree bars soap making unless industry commission grants permission.
Results of the state wide war savings drive in Connecticut schools exceed expectations as children contribute thousands weekly. Nearly every city and town respond with Ansonia leading at about 90 percent enrollment.
American engineers in France develop a standardized gauge railroad network to move vast war materiel efficiently. They build strong ballasted lines with bridges able to carry heavy freight cars and artillery mounted on trucks. Officials say standardized lines can replace narrow gauge and survive bombardment, speeding supplies to the front and reducing reshipment.
Washington reports nationwide enrollment of 250000 boys through the Employment Service to support farm work. States like Indiana, Colorado, and Massachusetts request more teen labor for harvests, canning, and teacher roles. Mass releases high schoolers early. Pennsylvania funds training.
In Hartford on March 18 Leo A Korper Federal Director of Labor for Connecticut announces David Elder as special field representative to secure competent labor for Connecticut farms. Elder brings years of experience and has served Rhode Island and Connecticut farm bureaus, a move welcomed by farmers.
March 19 New Haven forecast shows fair tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy and warmer. Connecticut overall fair tonight and Tuesday with interior warming. winds shift from northwest to north. Report notes a North Atlantic low and Alberta low influencing cooler, fair conditions. showers on the South Atlantic coast. Regional readings include New Haven 33 and Hartford 36 with clear skies elsewhere listed for major cities.
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